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GU52 YMS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,142 mi
Last recorded111,142 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 YMS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 111,142 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 111,141 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 104,381 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 104,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 97,682 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 97,578 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,985 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 88,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

long hand brake travel

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,666 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,172 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 57,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OVER FILLED WITH ENGINE OIL

Fail 1 Nov 2007 45,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OVER FILLED WITH ENGINE OIL

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,623 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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GU52 YMS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU52 YMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU52 YMS registered?

GU52 YMS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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The MOT history for GU52 YMS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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